Fury over Nongshum killings; demands for military crackdown grow
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 20 2026: Strong condemnations continue to pour in over the killing of three Meitei civilians and injuries to three others in an alleged attack by Kuki militants at Nungshum, Khongbal Sunurok ranges in Imphal East on Monday.

The victims had reportedly gone to the foothills to collect firewood when they were attacked from an ambush.

The Manipur People's Party (MPP) has strongly condemned what it termed as a premeditated attack on civilians.

The party shared the grief of the bereaved families and informed that its office bearers visited Raj Medicity at North AOC, where the three injured persons are undergoing treatment, and extended all possible assistance.

Reiterating its long-standing demand, the MPP said it has been demanding a military crackdown on Kuki militant groups, granting of full operational powers to State forces and abrogation of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement The Centre and the State Government have not taken these demands seriously, the party alleged.

Holding the Government responsible for failing to protect civilian lives, the MPP said the Home Minister and the Chief Minister should resign on moral grounds.

The Khundrakpam Kendra Youths' Organisation (KHUKYO) also vehemently condemned the incident.

The organisation termed the killing of three Meiteis and injuries to three others as an act of terror.

KHUKYO alleged that the Government led by Y Khemchand is responsible for the prevailing situation and demanded that the Chief Minister should resign, taking moral responsibility for the continued killings of indigenous people.

The organisation further demanded that the Government launch a military crackdown within 48 hours to give a befitting reply to those responsible and ensure security of people in Khundrakpam AC and the rest of Manipur.

It also raised concerns over illegal immigration and alleged encroachment on ancestral lands and demanded that the Government prevent such activities.

The All Manipur Ex-Indian Air Force Welfare Association has expressed its strongest condemnation of the brutal killing of innocent civilians at Nongshum.

Terming such violence against innocent lives as deeply deplorable, the association urged the Government and concerned authorities to take immediate and decisive action to identify, apprehend and bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with the law.

It further called upon the authorities to ensure safety and security of civilians and take all necessary measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

The members of AMExIAFWA said they stand in solidarity with the bereaved families and extended heartfelt condolences.

Meanwhile, the Indigenous Development Mission (IDM) and Manipur Federal Organisation (MFO) have also strongly condemned the Nongshum incident.

The organisations demanded that justice be delivered to the victims and that adequate security measures be taken up to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.

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